Unlike a wide mouth cup such as the lamp shade, or a tall cup such as a magnolia shape, a drum shape cup has a lesser ratio in surface area to volume, allowing it to hold heat relatively longer. As such, there is an advantage when the intention is to have a few sips from a cup, or when you do not want the tea to cool down too quickly because of the ambience or because the infused tea is not that hot in the first place. 6 cups in each unit.

This is a fine quality gongfu teacup in the Jianzi series. Produced in the same glossy glaze, it matches with all the gaiwans in the series and exceptionally well with the Toffee Brim 130 in the same pale green colour.
Three cups in each unit. Gaiwans sold separately.

This utility gaiwan is optimised for shorter gongfu infusion ergonomics, with wider diameter to depth ratio and excellent curve of the tea bowl brim for heat dissipation. Classic lid button wall design also for ease of handling. Matches well with Toffee Brim Shooters in the same Jianzi series. Same high quality glaze as the beautiful Tall Foot 150 selections.

Gongfu Infusion Celadon Teapot:

Some teas manifest better in quick short infusions, some not. 5 minutes, 7 minutes or some even 8 — many green and black teas simply shine when they are steeped in a small leaf to water ratio and for a long time. A shallow vessel does not do the job well. A tall one with a thicker wall does. Like this Ming Yao Long Brew Maker. Complete with an efficient spout and a built-in strainer. From Ming Tao in Fujian. Bringing out quality takes patience. Give the tea enough infusion.

The advantage of a shallow infusion vessel is to have the tealeaves laid in a flat layer so hot water comes into contact with them quite evenly and instantly. This allows for a higher leaf to water ratio and much shorter infusion time. This is what this Tea-for-One is designed for.
Ruyao was an imperial appointed kiln over a millennium ago during the prosperous time of Song Dynasty, famous for the cracked effect in the glaze. Zhang's studio recreates the visual signature with this modern matt appearance.

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